Patient Care Technician - Neurology Unit - Nights

Edward Elmhurst Health; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 2,595,000 - 3,764,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Premium pay for shift

Career Pathways

Tuition Reimbursement

Free Parking

Wellness Program

Health Savings Account Options

Retirement Options with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Community Involvement Opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Arlington Heights is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the Neurology Unit Night shift. You will assist patients with personal care, mobility, and monitoring, under RN/LPN supervision.

This role includes EKGs, specimen collection, and documentation in the EMR. The position requires a CNA certificate, EMT or paramedic training background or current nursing program enrollment with clinical rotations, and an American Heart Association CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited CNA course and CNA certification exam.
• EMT or paramedics training course completed or current enrollment in accredited nursing program with at least one major clinical rotation.
• Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care (bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, bedpan/urinal, positioning).
• Assist with exercising and ambulating patients with proper body mechanics.
• Obtain vital signs, input/output checks, accu-checks; report abnormalities to RN/LPN.
• Perform procedures as directed by RN/LPN (EKG, Foley care, backrubs, etc.).
• Collect specimens (urine, stool, sputum) and document care in EMR.
• Support admissions, discharges, transfers, and patient transport as directed.

Skills

CNA certification

EMT/paramedics training

CPR certification

Vital signs monitoring

Patient mobility assistance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

## Patient Care Technician - Neurology Unit - NightsApplylocations: NCH 800 W Central Rd Arlington Heightstime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R42573**Hourly Pay Range:**$18.84 - $27.32 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.**Position Highlights:*** Position: Patient Care Technician - Neurology Unit – Nights* Location: Arlington Heights, IL* Full time, 36 hours/week* Must be able to attend a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Orientation from about 8:00am-4:30pm on the week of starting.* Hours: 7:00pm-7:30am, Every other weekend required* Required Travel: No**What you will do:*** Assists patients with personal care needs including bathing, grooming, oral care, eating, use of bedpan or urinal, positioning, answering and responding to patient call lights, bed making, etc. under the supervision of a RN/LPN.* Assists with exercising and ambulating patient; utilizes correct body mechanics while assisting with patient mobility; maintains physical safety and comfort of patient under supervision of a RN/LPN.* Obtains patient vital signs, input and output checks, and accu-checks, and reports abnormalities to the nurse. As directed by RN/LPN performs procedures such as EKG’s, perineal care, emptying of foley bags, application of restraints, backrubs, etc. Collects specimens such as urine, feces, sputum, and delivers as necessary. Documents basic patient care into electronic medical record.* Assists nursing and clerical staff with admitting, discharging, transferring, ambulating, transporting, and observing patients to ensure safety as directed. Adequately answers unit phones and can effectively direct phone calls to the appropriate parties. May perform duties of an Observation Assistant as needed.**What you will need:*** The level of knowledge normally obtained through the completion of high school* Completion of an accredited CNA course and the successful completion of the CNA certification exam, EMT or paramedics training course, or current enrollment in an accredited nursing program with the completion of at least one major clinical medical or surgical rotation required* Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association**Benefits (For full time or part time positions):*** Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance. (For AIP eligible positions)* Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)* Incentive pay for select positions* Opportunity for annual increases based on performance* Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development* Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options* Tuition Reimbursement* Free Parking* Wellness Program Savings Plan* Health Savings Account Options* Retirement Options with Company Match* Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay* Community Involvement OpportunitiesEndeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.